Nocturia

Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2010 Jun;65(6):403-7. doi: 10.1097/OGX.0b013e3181ecde66.

Abstract

Nocturia is a common symptom in women which has profound negative impact on the quality of life. With the increase in aging population, nocturia is becoming an important clinical problem. A proper understanding of cardio-respiratory, metabolic, and neurological patho-physiology of nocturia is imperative for appropriate management of nocturia. When managing a patient with nocturia it is important to evaluate the patient as a whole rather than from urological perspective only. In this article we attempt to discuss the definition, etiology, clinical features and management of nocturia so that a comprehensive approach to management can be adopted when faced with a woman complaining of nocturia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antidiuretic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cholinergic Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Dyssomnias
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nocturia / diagnosis*
  • Nocturia / drug therapy
  • Nocturia / physiopathology*
  • Parasympatholytics / therapeutic use
  • Patient Care Planning*
  • Quality of Life

Substances

  • Antidiuretic Agents
  • Cholinergic Antagonists
  • Parasympatholytics